The Mortician's Daughter

Grief is perhaps the most terrible part of the human experience, but death? Well, sometimes death can sometimes be funny. From unfortunate royal ends to courtrooms gone awry, we’ll discuss the gray space between the sorrow of loss and death’s occasional sense of humor. -- Written by Carly Schorman Narrated by Dana Stern Produced and Edited by Syeed Poole Theme song by Doug Maxwell Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Join us as we deep dive into the complexities of stalking: examining its prevalence, risk factors, and the chilling stories of infamous cases that have captured the public’s attention. From the Night Stalker to highway serial killers, we’ll explore the space between obsession and violence... -- Written and Narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Syeed Poole Theme song by Doug Maxwell Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

On this installment of The Mortician’s Daughter, we’re continuing our Insiders Interview Series with special guest, Dr. Aneesah Nadir, a pioneer in the field of Muslim mental health and a cofounder of the Islamic Social Services Association-USA (ISSA-USA). We’ll be speaking with her about Grief and End of Life Practices within the Islamic community. -- Written and Narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Mark Anderson Theme song by Doug Maxwell Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Join us for a discussion about Contract Killers and the sometimes frightening, sometimes stupid Murder-for-Hire schemes from American History. From mobsters during the Prohibition to love torn asunder, we’ll be talking about cold-blooded killers and the people who paid them... -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Mark Anderson Theme song by Doug Maxwell Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Everyone loves a Hallmark Christmas movie castle, but what if that castle was haunted? On this episode, we’re continuing our Hauntings series with another installment, but this time we’re focusing on Haunted Castles and the ghosts (or demon dogs) that roam the hallways and courtyards of these historic estates. -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Mark Anderson Theme song by Doug Maxwell Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

In this episode, we explore the fearsome Goddesses of the Graveyard. These dark goddesses bring forth destruction, offer sanctuary to the dead, or maybe they just have a lot of rage. For this initial installment, we’ll be discussing Persephone, ruler of the Underworld, the Haitian graveyard protector Maman Brigitte, and the fierce demon-slaying Hindu goddess Kali. -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Mark Anderson Theme song by Doug Maxwell Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

In this episode, we explore the origin of the classic slumber party game, Bloody Mary, as well as three murderous women from history who just might be the creepy woman in the mirror. From the Blood Countess of Transylvania to British royals, we have the details on these Bloody Marys. Special guest host Dana Stern. -- Written by Carly Schorman Narrated by Dana Stern Produced and Edited by Mark Anderson Theme song by Doug Maxwell Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

In this episode, I’m honoring a special birthday request for more ghost stories, but rather than just running through an assortment of haunted places, I thought it would be fun to focus on the ghosts that surround one historical figure: King Henry VIII of England. Henry the VIII’s romantic life, and his six wives, has held our fascination for centuries so we'll be discussing the lives (ahem, I mean, afterlives) of his many brides... King Henry's ghosts. -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Mark Anderson and Devin Morris Theme song “Of Soil & Sleep” by Travis James Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

For this episode, I discuss some odds and ends I’ve discovered on this podcasting journey. Sometimes my research turns up interesting tidbits that I don’t get to talk about during our brief monthly meditation. So I’ve gathered some favorites here including the paradoxical frog, toxic people, spontaneous combustion, and more... -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Mark Anderson and Devin Morris Theme song “Of Soil & Sleep” by Travis James Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Let’s hit pause on this era of shared despair to try and find some humor amid the misery. A twisted humor, perhaps, but good for a laugh all the same. Even if it’s just a modest chuckle. Join us as we consider the famous last words, the occasionally mixed feelings about human calamities, and the dangers of everyday objects and events, like molasses and atomic wedgies. Thank you to this month's sponsor: Spicy Peanut Noodles and all the Coffee I can drink. -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Mark Anderson and Devin Morris Theme song “Of Soil & Sleep” by Travis James Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

Today we're here to talk about preparing for the inevitable. Don't panic. We're going to try to keep things fun while we talk about some of the decisions that need to be made prior to death. And this just isn't about what happens after you die. These decisions can impact you while you're alive. Really, we have a lot to discuss from Powers of Attorney and Wills to Legacies and, of course, what to do with the body. Let's dive into some real talk with maybe just a smidge of healthy irreverence... Additional Resources: Cake: https://www.joincake.com/welcome/ Thank you to our sponsor Colleen Malley Shwartz of HomeSmart Realty -- Written and narrated by Carly Schorman Produced and edited by Mark Anderson Theme song “Of Soil & Sleep” by Travis James Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.

In this episode of The Mortician's Daughter, we discuss the architectural marvel known as the Golden Gate Bridge to explore the more mysterious and macabre points of its history. From the Halfway to Hell Club that formed during its construction to its contemporary status as the second most popular suicide bridge in the world, The Golden Gate has more than its fair share of tales to chill you to your core... if you dare to listen. Special thanks to our guest narrator, Dana Stern, and extra special thanks to our sponsors over at Fast Signs in Scottsdale for making this episode possible. Please remember to support the businesses that support the arts. -- Written by Carly Schorman Narrated by Dana Stern Produced and edited by Mark Anderson and Garrett Bowers Theme song “Of Soil & Sleep” by Travis James Hear The Mortician’s Daughter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, Goodpods or wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the antics, memes, and more of The Mortician’s Daughter on Instagram and TikTok.